PSEG Long Island Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day

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PSEG Long Island (NYSE:PEG) marked National Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 18, 2026, recognizing its field workforce for keeping power flowing to 1.2 million customers on Long Island and in the Rockaways. The company highlighted roughly 700 in-house and contracted lineworkers who work 24/7, including extended shifts during storms. PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract and is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group.

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UNIONDALE, N.Y., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 18, PSEG Long Island is taking the time to recognize the diligent effort its field workforce puts in to keep the power on.

Lineworkers and PSEG Long Island field personnel work in shifts around the clock and must be ready to answer an emergency call in challenging conditions to help provide safe, reliable electric service to 1.2 million customers on Long Island and in the Rockaways.

"PSEG Long Island could not be the most reliable overhead electric service provider in the state without our lineworkers and other field personnel," said Michael Sullivan, PSEG Long Island's vice president of Electric Operations. "Whether it's replacing equipment on a blue sky day or working 16-hour shifts when storms, blizzards or other natural disasters strike, we are grateful for their 24/7 dedication and hard work."

PSEG Long Island has approximately 700 in-house and contracted lineworkers, all of whom play a vital role in ensuring that customers have the best-in-class service that they expect and deserve.

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PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority's transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract. PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company.

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FAQ

What did PSEG Long Island (PEG) announce for National Lineworker Appreciation Day 2026?

PSEG Long Island recognized its lineworkers on April 18, 2026 for service to customers. According to PSEG Long Island, it emphasized the 24/7 efforts of approximately 700 in-house and contracted lineworkers who maintain electric service for 1.2 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways.

How many customers does PSEG Long Island (PEG) serve and who maintains the system?

PSEG Long Island serves about 1.2 million customers on Long Island and in the Rockaways. According to PSEG Long Island, its in-house and contracted lineworkers operate and maintain the Long Island Power Authority transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract.

How many lineworkers does PSEG Long Island (PEG) employ and what shifts do they work?

PSEG Long Island has roughly 700 in-house and contracted lineworkers working around the clock. According to PSEG Long Island, those crews work shifts 24/7 and may work extended 16-hour shifts during storms, blizzards, or other emergencies to restore safe, reliable electric service.

What role does PSEG Long Island (PEG) play with the Long Island Power Authority?

PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority's transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract. According to PSEG Long Island, this operational role includes field crews and system maintenance supporting reliable service for the region's customers.

Why is National Lineworker Appreciation Day important to PSEG Long Island (PEG) customers?

The day highlights the crews who keep electricity reliable and respond to emergencies. According to PSEG Long Island, recognizing lineworkers underscores the 24/7 readiness and safety-focused work that helps maintain service for 1.2 million customers during routine work and severe weather events.